MARINE BUSINESS NEWS UPDATE
NEWS UPDATE
23 December 2022
Publishers note
The team at Marine Business News wish you, your family and teams, a Merry Christmas, and a happy and prosperous New Year.
We plan to continue to bring you news throughout this festive season. Whilst news continues to come in, we will continue to publish stories to keep you informed and hopefully entertained.
This week has again been a busy one with less than half of the stories published on our webpage since our last newsletter, making todays News Update.
This week we have had plenty of news from state government agencies with several announcements. In NSW Police are urging people to check personal devices for false activations, in Queensland satellite technology is helping to make Wide Bay bar safer, there is a new boating speed limit at Airlie Beach, and there is a call for you to have your say on lifejackets and lanyards, in WA boaters are urged to get on board with safety equipment changes. These are just to mention a few – more on our website.
On the Association front, the dates for Marinas24 have been announced, AIMEX share some background on taking a couple of apprentices to METSTRADE and BIAV is on the hunt for a new team member.
From industry, Maritimo tells of how they overcame some challenges, and Yamaha supported team claims 2022 Robotx title.
In Melbourne expressions of Interest are being called for from those interested in Commercial Berthing. Look for their ad on our webpage and click here for their tender link.
But that’s not where it ends – Michelle has had an unexpected visitor. Travelling way better than I expected, she is currently past the Gilbert Islands and heading towards the Solomon Islands.
We invite you look at the many more stories on our website not seen in this newsletter as well as links to resources, photo libraries, reviews, our international industry events calendar, and our jobs board.
Our newsroom is open, and if your business has news to share, please let us know. Feel free to contact me or our team in the newsroom at newsroom@marinebusinessnews.com.au
Stay safe on the water,
Domenic Genua - Publisher
Michelle not ready for visitors!
Michelle is currently past the Gilbert Islands and heading towards the Solomon Islands. The Gilbert Islands formerly Kingsmill or King’s-Mill Islands are a chain of sixteen atolls and coral islands in the Pacific Ocean, about halfway between Papua New Guinea and Hawaii. They constitute the main part of the nation of Kiribati.
Marinas24 Destination, Dates & Venue Announced
The Marina Industries Association (MIA) has announced that the Marinas24 International Conference and Trade Exhibition (Marinas24) will be held at the Royal International Convention Centre (RICC) Brisbane, Queensland on 27-28 May 2024.
New role at BIAV – education/industry skills
BIAV seeks the services of a suitably qualified Manager – Education and Industry Skills. The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) is the Voice of the Marine Industry.
Marine Industry Apprentices of the Year winners experience METSTRADE 2022
Many of Australia’s marine businesses are recognised each year through the Australian Marine Industry Awards. The ‘Marine Industry Apprentice Award’ awarded since 2020 is proving extremely popular for marine businesses growing their workforce through recruitment and training of new tradespeople embarking upon a career in the Australian marine industry.
NSW Police encourage boaters to check devices for emergency alert feature to avoid false activations
Marine Rescue NSW is asking boaters carrying smart devices on their person to heed the advice of NSW Police to avoid false emergency activations.
Have your say on regulations about lifejackets and safety lanyards for Qld
From time to time MSQ has highlighted the importance of lifejackets and engine kill-switch safety lanyards in potentially saving lives when boating. Feedback opportunity closes Today.
New boating speed limit to improve safety at Airlie Beach
A new boating speed limit of 6 knots has been introduced by MSQ at Airlie Beach following safety concerns raised by stakeholders in the area. The reduced speed limit will improve safety for a wide range of users after it received strong public support.
MSQ say ‘Preparation is key to staying safe this summer’
With a third consecutive La Niña summer underway, MSQ encourages boaties to take action now in preparation for potential severe weather events over the coming months.
Time for skippers to get on board with safety equipment changes in WA
Skippers are being told It’s time to get on board as part of a new State Government campaign raising awareness of upcoming changes to safety equipment requirements for recreational vessels in WA.
Satellite technology makes crossing Wide Bay bar safer
MSQ is investing in a package of initiatives combining traditional and modern technologies to give boaties more accurate and up-to-date navigational information on how to safely cross the Wide Bay bar.
Marine Rescue NSW to benefit from NSW Government investment to implement flood inquiry recommendations
Marine Rescue NSW along with other emergency service agencies will benefit from a $200 million investment in the implementation of recommendations from the NSW Government’s Flood Inquiry.
Yamaha supported team claims 2022 Robotx title
The Yamaha Motor US-sponsored Team Minion claimed victory at this year’s Maritime RobotX Maritime Challenge held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.
FOUR WINNS, the finer side of electric boating with the new H2e
FOUR WINNS continues to be committed to a comfortable and instinctive experience on the water and said it was ecstatic to announce a daring move into electric boating.
Fee – Free Course Training for NSW Residents
As part of the NSW government Skilled Fee-Free Training initiative, Superyacht Crew Academy offers courses running through the Superyacht Crew Academy that are FREE to eligible students.
